Without Yuri Alberto, Corinthians in Argentina for Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

After holding a training session at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, Corinthians landed in Argentina on Tuesday night (11) with 24 players, focused on the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores round of 16. This Thursday (13), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), the Alvinegro will visit Rosario Central at Estádio Gigante de Arryito, beginning its quest for a place in the quarterfinals of the international competition.

The Corinthians coaching staff has the following absences among the squad called up for the match: defensive midfielders Alex Santana (physical transition after trauma to the right knee) and André Luiz (grade 2 injury to the hamstring in his right thigh), attacking midfielders Vitinho (recovering from surgery on the meniscus of his left knee) and Zakaria Labyad (injury to the cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee), as well as forwards Kayke Ferrari (recovering from knee ligament surgery) and Yuri Alberto (grade 2 injury to the hamstring in his right thigh).

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Forward Memphis Depay, who had been negotiating a contract renewal with Corinthians in recent weeks, did not have his deal extended and is no longer part of the squad. In addition, according to ge.globo, winger Kaio César, who is with the Corinthians delegation in Argentina, is doubtful for the match due to muscle discomfort in one of his thighs. According to the report, he will be reassessed in training this Wednesday (12) at Newell’s Old Boys’ training center. The No. 37 did not train with the group this Tuesday at the CT.

In the Libertadores group stage, it is worth noting, Corinthians qualified as leaders of Group E with 11 points — three wins, two draws and one loss — with eight goals scored and four conceded. The Argentine side, meanwhile, finished as runners-up in Group H with 13 points — four wins, one draw and one loss.

Check out the squad called up to face Rosario Central-ARG in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16 below:

Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo, Hugo Souza and Kauê Camargo;Full-backs: Fabrizio Angileri, Matheuzinho, Matheus Bidu and Pedro Milans;Center-backs: André Ramalho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and João Pedro Tchoca.Midfielders: Allan, Alex Santana, André Carrillo, Breno Bidon, Charles, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Matheus Pereira, Raniele and Rodrigo GarroForwards: Gui Negão, Kaio César and Pedro Raul.

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